Gränsfors Bruk Axe File

I use both carbon and SS steel knives and GB axes... It is always has a chore getting a great edge on the SS steel knives... I bought this baby and it does it all and pair it with the two axe file and diamond hone and is all I need in the field to sharpen anything from my small pocket knife, my fixed blade belt knife and my GB Axes!!! I just use water with a few drops of green dish soap as the lube but in a pinch good ole spit!!! Why green soap??? My Grand day told me that it kills bacteria?!?

I was a bit dubious at spending so much on such a small file, but I'm glad I did. The design is ingenious - just keep one of the handle's flared-lips in contact with the axe head and slide forward. That's it! The short file length and flared handle keeps the exact profile of the axe the same as stock. I was done before my kettle boiled. (And their Diamond file is just as easy!) Highly recommended!